Clinical Simulation Prototypes

AI-Driven Extended Reality for Healthcare Training

Browser-based demonstrations of my PhD research on intelligent Non-Player Characters for Extended Reality (XR) healthcare training, focusing on scenario structure, safety evaluation (DASEX), and interaction flow.

Authors: David Dasa, Michele Board, Ursula Rolfe, Tom Dolby, Wen Tang
Affiliation: Bournemouth University
DOI: 10.1016/j.artmed.2025.103270

These demos accompany the publication "Evaluating AI-Driven Characters in Extended Reality (XR) Healthcare Simulations: A Systematic Review" (Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, 2025). The prototypes illustrate components of a broader AI-driven healthcare simulation system under development at Bournemouth University.

Interactive Demos

šŸ„ Ward Room Prototype

A 3D browser-based sandbox demonstrating patient–nurse interaction and equipment management. Use WASD to move, drag to look. Demonstrates patient–nurse interaction logic and equipment management.

  • 3D Browser-based Simulation
  • Patient Interaction Logic
  • Equipment Management
  • NEWS2 Vitals Tracking

🧮 DASEX Checklist Evaluator

An interactive scoring tool for evaluating XR healthcare simulations across five domains (D-A-S-E-X): Clinical accuracy, Personalization, Safety, Collaboration, and Transparency.

  • 5-Domain Evaluation Framework
  • 25 Criteria Assessment
  • Export & Scoring Tools
  • Safety Auditing

Research Context

About the Simulation System

AI-driven character colleagues in extended reality represent the next generation of intelligent healthcare training systems. The main work involves virtual reality training on platforms such as Meta Quest, built with Unity and Unreal game engines using a cross-platform bridge. These AI-driven characters provide realistic, adaptive, and safe learning environments for medical professionals.

DASEX Framework

D-A-S-E-X (Diagnosis, Adaptation, Safety, Engagement, eXplainability) is a comprehensive evaluation framework specifically designed for AI-driven healthcare simulations, ensuring clinical accuracy, safety, and educational effectiveness.

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